Haneesh Reddy
Pothireddy

Data Scientist & ML Engineer specializing in Financial Forecasting, Risk Analysis, and Cloud-Native Solutions

About Me

Data Scientist with 3+ years of experience building machine learning models, forecasting engines, and data pipelines within cloud environments. Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally across finance, engineering, and analytics teams to deliver data-driven strategies.

Skilled in financial modeling, risk analysis, MLOps, and deployment of production-grade models in AWS and CI/CD ecosystems. Currently pursuing a Master's in Computer Science with a specialization in AI and Finance Analytics.

Denton, TX
+1 940 629 2327
haneeshreddy02@gmail.com

Skills & Technologies

Languages
Python
R
Java
SQL
Scala
Bash
Frameworks
TensorFlow
PyTorch
Scikit-learn
Flask
FastAPI
Spring Boot
Technologies
AWS
Docker
GitLab CI/CD
Terraform
Specialties
Financial Forecasting
Risk Modeling
Time Series
MLOps

Professional Experience

Senior Data Science Intern – FP&A
University of North Texas
Aug 2023 – Present
Denton, TX
  • Developed predictive models (ARIMA, XGBoost) for budgeting and expense forecasting for university departments
  • Built scenario analysis dashboards supporting capital allocation decisions using Python and Power BI
  • Automated ingestion of financial data from various departments using Python and SQL pipelines
  • Partnered with finance and IT to align forecasting outputs with operational strategy
Associate Engineer – Data & AI
Virtusa Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd.
Jun 2022 – Jun 2023
Remote
  • Built and deployed ML models for risk scoring, cash flow forecasting, and treasury simulations
  • Implemented a scenario simulator tool using Python and NumPy to support financial stress testing
  • Maintained ML pipelines in AWS; monitored model drift and ensured compliance with governance frameworks
  • Collaborated with clients' finance and analytics teams to define KPIs and ensure business alignment
Software Engineer – GCTC Analytics
Geethanjali Group of Institutions
Jun 2019 – Jun 2022
Hyderabad, India
  • Developed and maintained a financial/student performance portal accessed by 2500+ users
  • Integrated CI/CD pipelines for continuous deployment of dashboards and analytics APIs using GitLab
  • Migrated infrastructure to AWS for improved cost efficiency and system uptime
  • Designed KPIs and visualizations for operations and budgeting using Python and JavaScript

Featured Projects

Financial Forecast Simulator
Monte Carlo modeling for budget planning with interactive simulation engine to analyze impact of variable economic factors.

Technologies:

Python
NumPy
Pandas
Plotly

Key Features:

  • Interactive visualizations
  • Probability bands
  • Risk exposure analysis
Smart Door Lock System
Facial recognition system for secure access using serverless cloud deployment and real-time processing.

Technologies:

OpenCV
Haar Cascade
AWS Lambda
DynamoDB

Key Features:

  • Real-time recognition
  • Cloud deployment
  • Identity management
Course Survey Analytics
Full-stack web application for survey capture and analytics to support academic improvement initiatives.

Technologies:

Angular
Spring Boot
AWS Data Lake

Key Features:

  • ETL pipelines
  • Analytics dashboard
  • Reporting system

Education & Achievements

Master of Science in Computer Science
University of North Texas, Denton, TX
May 2025
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science
Geethanjali College of Engineering, Hyderabad, India
June 2022
Certifications & Achievements
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
In Progress
Azure AI Fundamentals
Target 2025

Key Contributions:

  • • Led ML model testing framework at Virtusa
  • • Initiated cost-savings cloud monitoring dashboard
  • • Specialized in Financial modeling, Infrastructure AI, FinTech

Let's Connect

Ready to collaborate on your next data science project or discuss opportunities in ML and financial analytics.

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